When Michael and I began planning our Hawaiian wedding day, I remember describing the “perfect” day to him. He reminded me that very rarely is anything in life perfect but I should set my goals on “excellence”, nonetheless. Then, we found you and on December 21st and came to suspect perhaps there is such a thing as a “perfect wedding day”.
Everything about our day, from the location at Angel’s Bay and Pukalani Falls to Captain Howie‘s words of wisdom bestowed upon us, was absolutely perfect. Here we are nearly a week later, reliving everything in our minds and basking in the afterglow of happiness that still surrounds us.
I knew when I saw your website for the very first time that there was something special about you, and no matter what other research on Hawaiian wedding planners I did, I always came back to Above Heaven’s Gate. I am so thankful I followed my instincts and contacted you. It was the best choice I could have made.
I would recommend you to anyone wanting their wedding to be beyond excellent, anyone wanting that perfect day, filled with love, hugs, smiles and beauty.
We cannot thank all of you, Captain Howie, Jodie, Fernando and the rest of your staff enough for making our wedding so very wonderful.
Mahalo,
Michael and Cynthia Soto
Married – December 21st 2010
Dear Captain Howie, Reverend Rich, Chrissy, Fernando, Wade and Staff,
We can’t tell you enough how wonderful our June sunset wedding in Hawaii was thanks to all of you. Everything was so completely stress free and soooo beautiful!! Our photos truly captured the magic of our day and the breathtaking beauty of Pirates Cove.
Thank you! Thank you ! Enclosed are four bottles of freshly harvested Maple syrup. Enjoy a taste of New England from us!
Merry Christmas, to all!
Palestina and Barry Baronas
Married – June 18th 2010
Dear Captain Howie and staff,
Tanya and I booked our Hawaiian wedding with Above Heaven’s Gate six months before our actual wedding date. Putting everything together was a breeze and thus we didn’t worry about a thing, right up to our wedding day.
Arriving for our wedding in Hawaii, Tanya and I had a list of things to do, one of which was to get our marriage license. We accomplished that the day after we arrived and then we toured the beautiful island until the night before the wedding.
Arriving at the Pukalani Falls Garden, we were immediately extremely pleased. We were showed around and assisted by Captain Howie’s wife, Deva, whom was immensely inviting and assured that we felt welcomed. She gave us a tour of the beautiful gardens and asked about any additional requests we had that she could accommodate.
After we settled in, Wade, our makeup artist and hair stylist did his magic on both myself and my bridesmaid, Tanya. We both loved Wade as he was so friendly and clearly loves what he does – on top of being very talented and attuned to what the camera will show, which will matter for years to come.
It was clear that Captain Howie and his team put every effort into assuring everything runs perfectly and your wedding day goes as smoothly as possible. The wedding ceremony itself consisted of Captain Howie and his magical words. It was just us three, Tanya, myself, and Captain Howie, who was there to guarantee that everything was perfect. He composed a very personal ceremony just for us. It was difficult not to cry, even though Tanya told me tears were not allowed to occur (in a humorous way) so that she didn’t start crying also. It is the most special memory of my life.
Above Heaven’s Gate is more than Captain Howie, even if he is the one who makes it feel like magic during the moments that are most important and memorable. It is also the dedicated team of people who really want you to have the best wedding possible, and for Tanya and I, they achieved just that. Thanks to all of you for a wedding we will remember and cherish always.
We highly recommend Captain Howie and Pukalani Falls to any couple interesting in Oahu weddings.
Aloha,
Alan and Tanya Caruth
Married December 16th 2010